Learning targets

Students will be able to:

Explain the role of the CNA in the admission, transfer, & discharge process
Demonstrate how to prepare a room for a new admission
Demonstrate the correct procedure for measuring height & weight
Explain how to prepare a room for a postoperative patient
List postoperative signs & symptoms that must be reported
Explain postoperative positioning, respiratory, & circulatory care
Define key terms: admission, transfer, discharge, anesthesia, incentive spirometer, elastic (anti-embolism) stocking, embolus, sequential compression device, thrombus

Unit 13 Admissions, Transfers, Discharges, & Post-surgical Care